Meaning & use
Authenticating
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Proving or verifying that something, such as a person, document, work of art, or piece of data, is genuine or as claimed.
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The gallery hired an expert for authenticating the painting before the auction.
The app requires authenticating your identity with a fingerprint before granting access.
A note on using this word
In computing, 'authenticating' specifically refers to confirming a user's identity, often distinguished from 'authorizing,' which grants permissions after identity is confirmed.
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